Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'

Historical eventMay 311223

Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus'

Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus': Mongol forces defeated a Kievan Rus' army at the Battle of the Kalka River in present-day Ukraine.

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When
Wednesday, May 31 1223803 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
13th century · 1220s
Calendar
Julian — as recorded at the time
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Dates: From 1223.

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Mongol invasion of Kievan Rus': Mongol forces defeated a Kievan Rus' army at the Battle of the Kalka River in present-day Ukraine.

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May 31 1223 — 803 years ago, on a Wednesday.

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